Jenn-Air JGCK424PS Guide page 2

Cooktop Controls
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Do not let the burner flame extend beyond the edge of
the pan.
Turn off all controls when not cooking.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or
fire.
Setting
HI
Medium High (between
Med and Hi)
MED (Medium)
Medium Low (between
Med and Lo)
LO
Sealed Surface Burners
IMPORTANT: Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and
ventilation air around the burner grate edges.
Burner cap: Always keep the burner cap in place when using
a surface burner. A clean burner cap will help avoid poor ignition
and uneven flames. Always clean the burner cap after a spillover
and routinely remove and clean the caps according to the
"General Cleaning" section in the Owner's Manual.
A.
Burner cap
B.
Burner base
C.
Alignment pins
Recommended Use
■ Light the burner
■ Start food cooking
■ Bring liquid to a boil
■ Hold a rapid boil
■ Quickly brown or sear food
■ Maintain a slow boil
■ Fry or sauté foods
■ Cook soups, sauces, and gravies
■ Stew or steam food
■ Simmer
■ Keep cooked foods warm
D. Igniter
E. Gas tube opening
Gas tube opening: Gas must flow freely throughout the gas tube
opening for the burner to light properly. Keep this area free of soil
and do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material
to enter the gas tube opening. Keep spillovers out of the gas tube
opening by always using a burner cap.
A.
1-1 1 / " (2.5-3.8 cm)
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B.
Burner ports
Burner ports: Check burner flames occasionally for proper size
and shape as shown above. A good flame is blue in color, not
yellow. Keep this area free of soil and do not allow spills, food,
cleaning agents, or any other material to enter the burner ports.
To Clean:
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
the oven and cooktop are cool. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach,
or rust removers.
1. Remove the burner cap from the burner base and clean
according to the "General Cleaning" section in your Owner's
Manual.
2. Clean the gas tube opening with a damp cloth.
3. Clean clogged burner ports with a straight pin as shown.
Do not enlarge or distort the port. Do not use a wooden
toothpick. If the burner needs to be adjusted, contact a
trained repair specialist.
4. Replace the burner cap, making sure the alignment pins are
properly aligned with the burner cap.
A. Incorrect
B. Correct
5. Turn on the burner. If the burner does not light, check cap
alignment. If the burner still does not light, do not service the
sealed burner yourself. Contact a trained repair specialist.
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